Air Canada has placed a firm order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, with options for a dozen more. Deliveries of the new birds are scheduled to begin in Q4 2025 and run through Q1 2027.
AC currently operates 30 787-9 and eight 787-8 versions of the Dreamliner, with two more 787-9 aircraft scheduled for delivery from a previous order. The 787-10 is the largest model of the Dreamliner family, carrying up to 330 customers depending on the seat configuration
The airline says the planes will be used to replace older, less efficient wide-body aircraft. The agreement also includes options for another 12 Boeing 787-10 aircraft, giving flexibility for growth to meet future customer demand.
Air Canada has placed an order with Boeing for 18 of its largest Dreamliner model, carrying up to 330 pax. (Photo Credit: Air Canada)
"Air Canada has made investing in the passenger experience a core priority. Our experience shows customers greatly enjoy flying on the Dreamliner, so we are pleased to offer them a larger version of this popular aircraft, which will premiere a new, state-of-the-art interior cabin design,” said president and CEO Michael Rousseau
“As importantly, the 787 is highly fuel efficient and will generate operational savings as well as support our sustainability goals of reducing emissions," Rousseau added. According to Boeing, the 787-10 has up to 25% lower fuel emissions per seat than the aircraft it replaces.
The acquisition is part of an ongoing fleet renewal program at Air Canada, with the airline continuing to take delivery of new Airbus A220 aircraft, as well as plans to acquire 28 extra-long range (XLR) versions of the Airbus A321neo aircraft, also beginning in 2025.
Air Canada has also finalized a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace, which are expected to enter service in 2028.
The Boeing 787-10 aircraft order announced with Boeing today substitutes for a previously announced agreement to purchase two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft and, as a result, AC will no longer take delivery of the two freighters. In total, Air Canada currently operates approximately 240 aircraft in its mainline and Air Canada Rouge fleet.
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